Nurse Abroad – Australia
Australia offers world-famous beaches, stunning national parks, and some of the most liveable cities in the world – there’s something for everyone.
Nurses are in demand across Australia, particularly within Mental Health, Theatre/Perioperative, and Aged Care settings, with opportunities available in both metropolitan and regional locations. We also work with employers seeking nurses in a range of other specialist areas, depending on current workforce needs.
Our team will support you through the entire process, from registration and visa guidance to interview coordination, professional networking, and relocation assistance.
Nurse Roles
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Private Hospitals – Theatre/Perioperative
Suggested Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including perioperative/theatre experience.
Role Types: Opportunities in Scrub Scout, Anaesthetics, and PACU/Recovery.
Locations: Positions available throughout Australia.
Private Hospitals – Mental Health
Suggested Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including mental health experience/degree.
Role Types: Opportunities in Acute Inpatient Mental Health, Specialist Mental Health Services, and Private Mental Health Facilities.
Locations: Positions available throughout Australia.
Private Hospitals – Specialist Nursing
Suggested Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a relevant specialty area.
Role Types: Opportunities may be available in Critical Care (ICU), Cardiac, and Cath Lab nursing.
Locations: Positions available throughout Australia.
Aged Care & Community
Suggested Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
Role Types: Opportunities in Residential Aged Care, Community Nursing, and Home Care.
Locations: Positions available throughout Australia.
Steps To Working With Healthcare Abroad
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Reviews
I moved from Ireland to Melbourne in August this year and Healthcare abroad really helped me through the whole process! Also very comforting to know there were people in Melbourne that you had already made contact with – they’ll set you up to meet people so you already have a community 🙂
Lucy
They make the process so much easier. Once I had my registration they had interviews organised in a week. Taking away all the work with applying for jobs. Would strongly recommend it to any UK Physio!
Ben
I couldn’t recommend Rosie and Jon enough, they were very helpful in providing all the information we needed to sort our registration and made the job hunting process a whole lot easier.
Jo
I would highly recommend Healthcare Abroad for anyone looking to make the move to Australia to work as an OT. They provided support from the beginning of my journey right through to once I was settled in Australia.
Francesca
Rosie and Jon have been extremely helpful in making my dream come true! I have been so happy in Brisbane I have already looked into extending my visa! Couldn’t have done it without them!
Sarah
Can’t recommend Healthcare Abroad enough! They’ve made the move from the UK to Melbourne super easy from the start. The job they found for me is a perfect fit! The team is also really friendly (meaning you can ask all the stupid questions)!
Maria
The guys at Healthcare Abroad were amazing in helping me throughout the very stressful process of moving to Australia, both during the registration process and then helping me to find a great job opportunity! Essential help for anyone considering the move overseas. Thank you!
Andrea
Highly recommend healthcare abroad to any OT/physio looking to come out to Australia, they help me throughout the whole process of gaining registration and finding a job!
Bronagh
John and Rosie have been absolutely fantastic and helped turn my dream into reality..rnu003cbru003ernIf you’re looking to get qualified abroad, I would 100% recommend Healthcareabroad.
Rebecca
Healthcare abroad has been amazing in helping me make the move to Australia. From gaining registration and applying for a visa to securing a job role- all with constant support provided throughout.
Carmen
For anybody looking to make the move abroad, I cannot recommend Healthcare abroad enough! Rosie and Jon have been absolutely incredible, going above and beyond to help me throughout this whole process!
Hannah C
Healthcare abroad have always been really quick to respond to all our questions, gave lots of really helpful advice and linked us up with a great job- we are very grateful as definitely couldn’t have navigated all the processes without their help! Thank you!
Molly u0026 Eva
It’s safe to say organising my new life in Australia would have been so much harder without Healthcare abroad! Professional, honest and kind from the beginning, and have continued to help me over a year into my time here in Australiarn
Gavin
HA were absolutely vital in moving to Aus, the amount of paperwork and organising to do would’ve been overwhelming without their advice and support.
Jake
The work they are doing is amazing. Rosie assisted me throughout the whole process of gaining registration as well as giving me loads of advice and generally being really helpful. I’d 100% recommend their service to anyone
Aaron
For anybody looking to make the move abroad, I cannot recommend Healthcare abroad enough! Rosie and Jon have been absolutely incredible, going above and beyond to help me throughout this whole process!
Hannah S
From the beginning they were so easy to contact and so helpful. From registration to visas and interviews, the whole process was made so much less daunting and much easier with the teams guidance. I could not recommend them enough to anyone who is hoping to make the move to Australia or New Zealand!
Shane
So thankful for all the help and continued support by Rosie and the team. They walked me through the process of getting my registration, to getting a job and visa and eventually getting over to Melbourne! Couldn’t have got here without them and would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to make the move!
Hannah M
Rosie guided me every step of the way and made my dream achievable. Any health professional I meet I always take the opportunity to promote the company because it truly is a great service! I am so grateful to Rosie u0026 the team at Healthcare Abroad who have helped me secure a job in the speciality I wanted u0026 I really cannot recommend this company enough to anybody thinking of working abroad!
Sineru
Healthcare abroad from the moment I approached them has been so helpful, giving me a step by step process of what visa to apply for, how to apply for an exemption and how to apply to AHPRA to practise physio.
Michaela
Rosie and Jon guided me step by step from getting a visa to securing a job in Brisbane. They also provided a lot of guidance on settling in Australia and have been checking up on me every now and then, which makes the whole process a lot easier, thanks guys!
Richard
Couldn’t recommend Healthcare Abroad enough! Right from the get go, Rosie and the team were so helpful with every aspect of the process, and couldn’t have done more to help me through it all. They have great connections in Australia, and I’m glad I made the move when I did!
Danny
Physio FAQs
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- Under 30/35s
- The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is a popular initial visa option for eligible passport holders. This visa allows you to work in Australia for 12 months and currently costs AUD $670 (plus proof of approximately AUD $5,000 in savings).
- UK passport holders may be eligible for up to three Working Holiday Visas (3 years) without needing to complete specified regional work. Requirements for second and third visas vary for other nationalities.
- Looking to stay long-term, bring family, or not eligible for a WHV?
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- The most popular options are Employer Sponsorship or a Skilled Visa.
- Employer Sponsorship (482 Visa) – This visa is linked to an employer. Once you have obtained your Australian nursing registration, we can introduce you to employers who may be able to offer sponsorship. Current visa fees are AUD $3,210 per adult and AUD $805 per child.
- Skilled Visa (189/190/491) – If you would prefer a permanent residency pathway that is not linked to an employer, you may wish to explore the Skilled Visa options.
- Under 30/35s
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- The main costs to be aware of are your visa application (see above) and obtaining your Australian nursing registration. Most UK nurses should budget approximately AUD $800–1,000 for registration-related costs, depending on their individual circumstances and any additional checks required.
- We will secure you a full-time role before you arrive. Salaries typically range from AUD $70,000–120,000+ plus superannuation, depending on your specialty, experience, and location.
- Our service is completely free and is for those looking to be placed with one of our partner employers.
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- Once you have read through the role/visa eligibility information (available on the website/booklets) – please let us know which role/visa you are interested in and the university you attended/graduation year, we will then send through more information about the registration process
- We will support you throughout the registration process including free guides and unlimited phone/email support, we are experts and here to help!
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- Allowing for around 6 months would be ideal!
- The registration process timeframe can vary depending on how long it takes to source the documents required, we would suggest you allow for at least 3 months.
- Once your registration has been approved, we find 3-4 months is an ideal timeframe for the next steps (securing a role + visa/handing in your notice/getting organised, etc!).
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We will arrange interviews once your registration has been approved and ideally, maximum 3-4 months before your planned start date – this gives you enough time to hand in your notice/get organised to leave/apply for your visa etc. and also means that the role is not left open for too long for the employer.
We can also organise interviews nearer to your start date depending on which visa you hold/are looking to apply for.
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We have partnerships with employers all across Australia! Once you have your Australian nursing registration approved through AHPRA, we can help you choose a location that is a good fit for you. We can also provide location guides. Our team has all experienced living in Australia, so we can provide honest feedback and help you find the best fit.
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Relocation assistance may be available for some positions, depending on the employer and current market conditions (e.g. upfront amount which can be used for flights/accommodation) for those who are moving on a long-term visa e.g. Sponsorship/Skilled Visa.
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Our suggested levels are just a suggestion! If you do not have this, we are still happy to see what roles we have available for you once you have your Australian registration approved.
If you are looking to work in a metropolitan location, we would recommend having your registration approved and interviewing outside of the peak period (January–April), as this can be a more competitive time for nursing roles
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If you are applying for a sponsorship or skilled visa, children/partners can be added to your visa/they can apply for subsequent visas based on your successful application – conditions apply.
If you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa – these are individual visas/cannot add children.
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The most competitive time of year to secure a role in a metropolitan location is typically January to April. From May onwards, there are generally more opportunities available. If you are hoping to live in a metropolitan area, we would recommend avoiding a January or February arrival where possible, as accommodation can be more competitive at the start of the year.
Latest News
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The Working Holiday Visa has a 6 month limitation but there are exemptions to this rule – please see below for the January 2024 update!
Australia Working Holiday Visa Update – Jan 2024
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